Kerry Washington Uses Igbo To Congratulate Genevieve Nnaji On Oscar Nomination

Hollywood actress, Kerry Washington has proven that she can write the Igbo language flawlessly as the popular American screen diva congratulated Nollywood actress, Genevieve Nnaji, in Igbo language, following Lionheart‘s nomination for an Oscar award.

KanyiDaily had reported that Genevieve Nnaji’s ”LionHeart” was declared Nigeria’s official entry in ”The Best International Feature Film” category for the 92nd Oscar Academy Awards.

Kerry Washington, who is married to a Nigerian-American actor from the Igbo tribe, Nnamdi Asomugha, took to her Twitter page to congratulate Genevieve Nnaji over the submission of her movie “Lionheart” as Nigeria’s selection for Oscars 2020.

“This is glorious!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also… Anyi nwere ike i ga rie nri ehihie n’oge n’adighi anya?” (We can have lunch sometime soon?) Kelly wrote.

Genevieve replied:

“Nwunye anyi daalu. Ka eme ya ngwa ngwa maka anyị nwere okwu. Love you sis” (We should have lunch soonest because we need to have a discussion).

This is glorious!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also… 😊 Anyi nwere ike i ga rie nri ehihie n’oge n’adighi anya? https://t.co/oVfl6vPMJs

— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) October 3, 2019